Service updates in response to COVID-19

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Biochemistry and Microbiology general office has shifted from in-person to remote support.

All BCMB staff can be reached via email.

We continue to take advice and guidance from governments and health authorities concerning the health and safety of our community and will re-open in-person services as appropriate.

Biochemistry and Microbiology Course Offerings for September 2020

Courses offered via face-to-face instruction

Courses offered via alternative modes of instruction (primarily on-line and synchronous)

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Interested in the molecular basis of life?

At UVic, we combine biochemistry and microbiology. These are the disciplines central to molecular biology and biotechnology. We're working on the development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for some of the most pressing health problems.

Our undergraduate courses emphasize modern laboratory techniques and will give you the skills to launch your career. You can get research experience working with experts in our honours and co-op programs or directed studies and research experience courses.

Our graduate students study and work alongside researchers on projects that include microbial pathogenesis, immunology, epigenetics and gene regulation.